To My Sandy Best Friend
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To My Sandy Best Friend

An open letter to the beach.

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To My Sandy Best Friend
Kate Harper

To My Sandy Best Friend,

A couple months ago, at Thanksgiving dinner, I sat at the table surrounded by my family. We all stated what we were thankful for. I said that I was thankful for my friends and family. But I forgot to mention you.

You have never left my side for all 19 years of my life so far and I am so thankful for that.

I go see you about once a month (yes, every month). And no matter what type of mood I am in, just seeing the sand and water instantly takes me out of the mood. I can only be happy and relaxed while I'm with you. Whatever has been bothering me prior can wait when I'm with you. So thank you for giving me the space where I can just relax and listen to the sound of waves while laying on the smooth sand.

You help me bond with my family and friends, so thank you. Without going to you, summers would have been spent sitting in my house doing nothing. Now, whenever I cannot think of anything to do or if I am bored, I just drive an hour and am instantly entertained. The same can be said by my friends and family. I always go with at least one other person to enjoy the day. Because you provide such a safe space, my family and friends really connect with me and we always have interesting conversations. There is never a dull moment while at the beach.

I also need to thank you for helping me become the bookworm that I am today. I have read so many books while with you. Although a lot of the books were required readings for English, I still loved those books because I was reading while with you. You always provide a comfortable space so that I can get a lot of reading done. Without this comfort, I would not be able to read or read as fast as I do when I'm with you. Because of you, I read so many books.

Overall, I could sum up this part of the letter by thanking you for providing the space I need when I needed it.

Because you provide this space, you have more or less become my muse. I have written so many poetry and prose, taken hundreds of photographs, and created many pieces of art, all of which was because of you. You have made me more inspired in my everyday life. I would not be the person I am today if not for you. I truly am thankful for you every day.

Love,

An Admirer


Author's Note: At the time I am writing this, I have just come home from a day at the beach and the surrounding boardwalk. I love the beach so much that I decided to write it a letter.

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